Word details
ただいま
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ただいま.
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Entry
1
Abbreviation; Interjection
I'm home!; I'm back!; it's me!
Examples
ただいま、お母さん。
I'm home, Mom!
2
Adverb (fukushi); Common noun
now; at present; at the moment
Examples
申し訳ありませんが、ただ今満室になっています。
I'm afraid we're quite full at the moment.
3
Adverb (fukushi)
just now; a moment ago
Examples
メアリーはただいま戻ったところです。
Mary has just come home.
4
Adverb (fukushi)
at once; right away; in a minute; shortly; soon
Examples
ただいま参ります。
I will be with you right away.
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